Pearl Saville, Author at Appleyard Lees

Articles Sep102026

Fendi v Rolo Fashion: Calculation of damages for trade mark infringement

In Fendi Italia Srl & Ors v Rolo Fashion Limited & Anor [2026] EWHC 1703 (IPEC), the court considered how damages should be calculated following the sale of counterfeit luxury goods. The decision provides useful guidance on lost profits, reasonable royalties under the “user principle”, reputational harm and additional compensation for trade mark infringement. Crucially, it highlights the evidence brand owners need to establish economic loss, and confirms that such loss will not simply be assumed.

Podcasts Jan092025

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report – Hydrogen

Welcome to the Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report podcast series, where we dive into the topics covered in our latest report. In each episode, you'll hear directly from the authors as they share their insights and expertise. In this episode, European Patent Attorney, Emily Bevan-Smith, and Trainee Patent Attorney, Holly Redman, discuss their article on hydrogen—a key player in the transition to greener energy on a global scale.

Articles Dec112024

The rise of bioprinting: patent trends and key players in 3D-printed tissues

Based on global patent data and commercial developments, this article looks at how the bioprinting sector is maturing — with innovation shifting from printing methods to material design.

Articles Dec052024

Innovation in 3D printing

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, has revolutionised production by creating objects layer by layer from digital designs. Unlike costly subtractive methods like machining or traditional manufacturing requiring specialised tools, a single 3D printer can economically produce prototypes, customised items, and small-scale designs with minimal waste. Part 1 of our innovation in 3D printing article series.

Image of a plant/vegan burger for an article in the greenshoots IP insights library. In a case that will likely be debated at barbecues around the world, Appleyard Lees' Partner, Robert Cumming, discusses the the French law that is sought to restrict the use of ‘meat-like’ terms for vegetarian and plant-based alternatives, and the European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling on the topic.

Articles Oct292024

Let them eat burgers – veggie ones that is

In a case that will likely be debated at barbecues around the world, Appleyard Lees' Partner, Robert Cumming, discusses the French law that sought to restrict the use of ‘meat-like’ terms for vegetarian and plant-based alternatives, and the European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling on the topic.

Podcasts Nov052024

The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – Wires & code: the IP journeys of two trainee patent attorneys

Join Trainee Patent Attorneys, William Emond, and Georgios Theocaridis, as they discuss their unique journeys into intellectual property, transitioning from engineering and physics backgrounds. They share insights into their work supporting innovation, the unique opportunities in patent law, and advice for those interested in pursuing a career in IP.